Origin of fabrics traces trade centers from Baghdad to Nanking
The article outlines how medieval fabrics originated in key trade hubs from Baghdad under Harun al-Rashid to Mosul for muslin and Gaza for gauze. It notes the flow of silk and textiles via Saracen, Moor, and Osmanli routes to Europe, with later shifts to Flanders and Northern Italy. It links calico to Calicut and jeans to Jaen while naming Cordovan leather and other iconic items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagdad
Harun-ul-Rashid
Europe
Flanders
Italy
France
Spain
England
Mousseline
Mosul
Tigris
Califs
Gaza
Sicily
Kashmir
Nanking
China
Calicut
Fostat
Cairo
Jaen
Miles Standish
The Self Closing Door and Civilizational Progress
The piece extols the door spring as a sign of progress noting that doors now close themselves without effort. It argues the habit saves time as people pass through quickly and doors shut calmly, reducing slamming and avoiding open doors, a large aggregate time savings.
Do We Need Big Muscles
A piece arguing that true vigor is balanced by digestion and rest rather than large muscles. It claims Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters helps enfeebled dyspeptics resume daily activity and enjoyments without discomfort, framing the tonic as especially useful.
Well Man Recovers From Rheumatism Using Pink Pills
A Madison County farmer William Woodman of South Hamilton shares a dramatic recovery from incurable rheumatism after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. He narrates decades of illness, multiple doctors, and ultimate improvement and urges others to try the remedy. Pills sold by druggists or by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Company at 60 cents per box or six for $2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ool Weisslolens
Leader
Morrisville
N. Y
William Woodman
South Hamilton
Madison Co
Mr. Woodman
Tam
Ory
Aurelius Fitch
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
Louis Republic
Supreme Court of Tennssece
M. A. Bimmons
Simmons Liver Cine
Zell
Atleton Simmons
Della & Co
Stor
Odd Bridal Tour Ends in Klondike Gold Rush Return
The St. Paul Globe recounts Clarence Berry and his wife’s eighteen month trek to Alaska and Klondike for gold. Mrs. Berry reportedly earned about $10,000, gained health and weight, and warns others with cold weather gear and perfect footwear. She cautions against fall travel due to likely miner hardships and misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Klondyke
Berry
Wreck of Santa Fe Trains Near Emporia Claims Many
A head on collision three miles east of Emporia Kansas killed twelve to fifteen passengers and badly hurt more as three locomotives exploded. The fast mail eastbound and the Mexico and California westbound trains collided causing a fire that consumed wreckage. Hon. William J Bryan rode to assist victims and help with care. Misplaced orders allegedly triggered the disaster as trains failed to meet as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Emporia
Kan
Mexico
California
W. J. Bryan
Burlington
Fast Mail
Land
Names of nine members of Hanna's Monetary Commission announced
Hanna's Monetary Commission chairman H H Hanna said nine of eleven members chosen in Indianapolis last January accepted publication of their names. The list includes George F Edmunds Vermont Charles B Fairchild New York S Fish New York Stewart Patterson Pennsylvania T G Bush Alabama J W Fries North Carolina W B Dean Minnesota George E Leighton Missouri and Robert S Taylor Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hanna
Indianapolis
Monetary Commission
George F. Edmunds
Vermont
Charles 8. Fairchild
New York
8. Fish
Stewart Patterson
Pennsylvania
T. G. Bush
Alabama
J. W. Fries
North Carolina
W. B. Dean
Minnesota
George E. Leighton
Missouri
Robert 8. Taylor
Indiana
Six youths drown when yacht capsizes near Wind Mill Point
A Detroit report states six young men drowned when the chartered yacht Blanche B capsized on Lake St. Clair near Wind Mill Point. Ten aboard. three climbed the boom and rocked the craft causing the lurch. three others perished, three saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Wind Mill Point
Lake St. Clair
Blanche B
Fox Creek
Southern case postponed to November hearing date
A Macon Georgia special reports the Southern railway case brought by Macon merchants to test a combination will be postponed from October to November. Senator Edmunds is said to be employed in the supreme court when the case was set and Judge Speer has informed counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Southern Railway
Merchants of
Edmunds
Supreme Court
Speer
Southern progress shows renewed activity in southern industries
Southern trade picks up as mills reopen and demand for manufactured goods rises. Iron market strengthens with 25 cent per ton pig iron price advance and a $50,000 sale. lumber and textiles grow, some mills running day and night. New industries include electric plant in Terrell Texas and several mills and oil ventures across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Southern Iron
Terrell
Tex
Concord
N. C
New Market
American Mining and Exploration Company
Capital
New Orleans
Mott Petroleum Company
Charleston
W. Va
Southwestern Production Company
Parkersburg
Bronwood
Crestview
Fla
Louisville and Uniontion
Earlybranch
General Avery Dies After a Fall in Edgewood Georgia
General Isaac W. Avery prominent Georgian died Thursday afternoon at his Edgewood home after a fall. Born May 2, 1837 in St Augustine Florida, he helped seize Fort Pulaski in 1861 and rose from private to colonel in the Eighth Georgia cavalry. He was breveted brigadier general before surrender but never claimed the rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac W. Avery
Edgewood
Atlanta
Isaac Wheeler Avery
St. Augustine
Fla
Fort Pulaski
Eighth Georgia
Avery
The List of Dead in Santa Fe Collision
Twelve known dead, one missing and probably incinerated, and fourteen injured with two likely to die, mark the Santa Fe wreck aftermath. Initial lists mixed amid wreck confusion as several may be burned beyond recognition. eleven bodies found, three burned beyond recognition. Remains of Wells Fargo Messenger J F Sauer not located. scattered charred bones near his watch are thought to be his.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Wells Fargo Express
J. F
Sauer
Mark Graves of Confederate Soldiers Buried from Northern Prisons
A joint Richmond committee from Lee camp the Daughters of the Confederacy and the Sons of Veterans plans to mark graves of Confederate soldiers buried in northern prisons. A sub-committee was named to choose locations for monuments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Camp
Daughters of the Confederacy
Sons of Veterans
Richmond
Reception to McKinley in Somerset Pennsylvani a
Enthusiastic citizens of Somerset pa welcome President McKinley with a public reception attended by nearly 3000. On the Ensley residence porch he thanks the serenading crowd and band before introducing Governor Lloyd Lowndes of Maryland who plans to spend the night as guest of Abner McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset
McKinley
Ensley
Lloyd Lowndes
Maryland
Abner McKinley
Secretary Gage Instructs Early Annual Reports
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Gage is preparing his annual report. He directed bureau chiefs to file their individual reports four months or six weeks earlier than in the past. Comptroller Tracewell’s report was the first to be submitted, and was due before the secretary on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gage
Tracewell
Echo Based Location Of Carriers In Pneumatic Tube
A method using sound echo locates underground pneumatic tube obstructions. With sound at 1100 feet per second and precise milli second timing, five experiments yielded 2793 seconds and after temperature correction the obstruction lay 1537 feet from the instrument, matching the true position.
A Lesson in Economy from Baron Hirsch
A story recalls the late Baron Hirsch who saved a franc after drafting a telegram announcing a school gift. The tale emphasizes thrift and prudent handling of generosity in a small, sharp detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Hirsch
Life Is Worth Living With Skin Ailments Cure Claim
An advertisement extols Tetterine as a remedy for tetter, ringworm, and other chronic skin diseases from simple roughness to long standing conditions. It emphasizes relief worth 50 cents and offers mail purchase from J. T. Shuptrine of Savannah, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zema
Tetter
J.T. Shuptrine
Savannah
Prose Poem and Patent Remedies Advertise EE M and Dr Keine
An odd prose piece promotes EE M Medicated Smoking Tobacco and EE M cigarettes as remedies for catarrh hay fever asthma and colds claiming safe use with no opium. It also markets Dr Keine Great Nerve Restorer with a free trial bottle and treatise from R HM Keine Ltd Philadelphia inviting mail orders to Atlanta Ga and Arch Street Philadelphia.
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Ee.m
Ee-M
Ee-M. Company
Atlanta
Dr. Keine
R. HM. Keine, Ltd
Arch St
Phila
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Colorado
Informang
Ben A
Mining Stock Exchange
Symes
Beaver
Louisville, Ky
Ayer
Soe
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Hanna’s Monetary Commission
Southern Progress
General Avery
Georgia
Lision
Mark Graves
MC Kinley
F. J. Camney & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Bi & Truax
Wholesale Druggiss
Watpina, Kinnan & Marvin
Wholesale Druggista
Ohio
Hall
Pior
Pigo
Maera
Throop Ave
Brooklyn
Miss .Lachner
Columbus, O
Lydia E. Pinkham
Miss May Sacunga
Rich St
Wienen Ton
G. Linderman
Gould Building
Atlanta, Ga
Gan Inin & Co
Zellin & Co
Uyen
America
M. A. Simmons
T. Whitaker
Specialin
Norcross Building
Suteesd Gotton
Hi Seetl
SOULE
Team Feed Works
Meridi
Frick Company
Eclipse Engine
Avery & McMillat Southern
Forsyth
Gli
WF. Bre
Mmer Mfg. CO
Davenport
WHITE
Cain St
Cert
Principe
Icheapest
BEST
Lombard Iron Works
Cours
Cvislers
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